upon waking there is a very brief moment 

when consciousness replaces dreaming

you regain control over your thoughts

after surrendering them during sleep

there is that short period of realization

of who and where you are now

perhaps some relief from your bad dream

or regret that your good dream had to end abruptly

to be truly at peace with yourself

and to wake up smiling every day

you must let your consciousness be free to come and go

without anxiety or fear of whats on the other side